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Prairie Farm, WI
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Prairie Farm, WI
At a Glance
How Prairie Farm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie Farm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prairie Farm a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prairie Farm residents earn a median household income of $46,563 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,520. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie Farm is $124,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,930. Median rent is $672/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Prairie Farm reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 238/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Prairie Farm hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie Farm has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.